All public speakers, no matter how professional and polished, started out as novices. They made mistakes, were nervous, and even forgot lines here and there. Most professional speakers still are nervous and anxious before a public speech, and report that the feelings of apprehension and anxiety never completely go away, no matter how practiced and experienced that you may be.

Remember also that the audience has no idea of what your exact planned speech was. If you deviate a bit from the script, no one will be the wiser. Try as much as possible to stay to the original speech and make a small notation of the key points and order to help keep organized when you are actually giving the speech.

Being nervous before a speech is normal, and the adrenalin will help you stay focused and alert during your presentation. By acknowledging that you are nervous and then moving forward with confidence you will adapt to the activity and present a sincere and personal speech. If you feel that you will have a great deal of difficulty with the speech try practicing the speech in front of people you know and desensitize yourself to the experience.

Outlined here are 10 simple fear busters:

1.) Prepare

2.) Practice

3.) Persist

4.) Plan the structure of your speech

5.) Personal enjoyment

6.) Personal expression

7.) Visualize

8.) Enthusiasm

9.) Review and Reflect

10.) Perfection

You'll find these 10 fear busters discussed in great detail in my "Best Man Secrets" e-book. On top of that, I’ll give you 25 example best man speeches that will help you give a funny, meaningful, and captivating speech at your best friends wedding.

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